World Wide Art Magazine | 12

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Alain Rouschmeyer

L’Important C’est... Painting 70 x 70 cm

Curated by Despina Tunberg

Marc Aronson

Arthi ElaineArumugam Ashburn

Sylvia Audet

Veronique Avril

Sylvia Bandyke

Marco Benedetti

Deborah Bergren

Marcio Bravo

Gunny Brørby

Troy Bunch

Chiara Laura Casco

Vivien ChetailleChan

Phyllis Chua

Gregory Cliff

Wendy Cohen

Jean Yves Crispo

Dan Civa

Glenn W Davis

Elisabetta De Maria

F. Bruce Dean

Julie Denoncourt

Donelli J. DiMaria

Rich DiSilvio

Francine Duncan

James Ellison

Eric Hubbes

Gayle RichardFaulknerFerguson

GABRIELL

Ginger Sandell

Anne Gro Starefoss Greve

Kathleen Gross

Aristi Hadjisavva

ISSUE #12

Kurt Hanss

Lucia Heumann

Loreta Hume

Carina Imbrogno

Fran Johnson

Berbel Lätt

Vicki Leon

Claudia Lüthi alias Abdelghafar

Dr. Georgina Macken

Marcelle Mansour

Sanda Manuila

Timothy Martin

Joan Meade

Kathie Miller

Hayley Mills-Dennison

Skottie O’Mahony

Gill Parker

David Perea

Michael Potts

Cher Pruys

Roland Reinert

Jolanda Richter

Stanislav Riha (Standa)

RAMÓN RIVAS

Steffi Rodigas

Natalia Rose

Alain Rouschmeyer

Lauri Smith

Vasile Stefanoiu

Kaat Stieber

Ulla Strandberg

Dale M Sumner

Josée Tellier Artiste 3D

The Smoke Artist

Carlyle Thompson

Melissa Tobia

István

DennisVágóWhalen

Susan Zatt

INDEX

ISSUE #12

Marc Aronson, Arthi Arumugam, Elaine Ashburn, Sylvia Audet, Veronique Avril, Sylvia Bandyke, Marco Benedetti, Deborah Bergren, Marcio Bravo, Gunny Brørby, Troy Bunch, Chiara Laura Casco, Vivien Chan, Chetaille, Phyllis Chua, Gregory Cliff, Wendy Cohen, Jean Yves Crispo, Dan Civa, Glenn W Davis, Elisabetta De Maria, F. Bruce Dean, Julie

Denoncourt, Donelli J. Dimaria, Rich Disilvio, Francine Duncan, James Ellison, Eric Hubbes, Gayle Faulkner, Richard Ferguson, Gabriell, Ginger Sandell, Anne Gro Starefoss Greve, Kathleen Gross, Aristi Hadjisavva, Kurt Hanss, Lucia

Heumann, Loreta Hume, Carina Imbrogno, Fran Johnson, Berbel Lätt, Vicki Leon, Claudia Lüthi Alias Abdelghafar, Dr. Georgina Macken, Marcelle Mansour, Sanda Manuila, Timothy Martin, Joan Meade, Kathie Miller, Hayley Mills- Dennison, Skottie O’mahony, Gill Parker, David Perea, Michael Potts, Cher Pruys, Roland Reinert, Jolanda Richter, Stanislav Riha (Standa), Ramón Rivas, Steffi Rodigas, Natalia Rose, Alain Rouschmeyer, Lauri Smith, Vasile Stefanoiu, Kaat Stieber, Ulla Strandberg, Dale M Sumner, Josée Tellier Artiste 3d, The Smoke Artist, Carlyle Thompson, Melissa Tobia, István Vágó, Dennis Whalen, Susan Zatt

Curated by Despina Tunberg

DEBORAH BERGREN

deborah-bergren.pixels.com

dbergren50@gmail.com

Deborah L Bergren, a self-taught artist from Michigan, has achieved remarkable success in her artistic journey. Her work has been featured in prestigious shows, earning her multiple awards and recognition. Deborah’s art has captivated audiences across different states, attracting commissions and purchases from art enthusiasts.

Beyond her artistic pursuits, Deborah actively contributes to the art community through her memberships in respected organizations. She is a member of Grand Valley Artists, Lowell Arts, American Impressionist Society, and National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society. These affiliations highlight her dedication to her craft and her commitment to fostering artistic connections and growth.

Living Water From a Garden Hose Acrylic on canvas 20 x 20 in.

STANISLAV RIHA (STANDA)

www.saatchiart.com/StandaRiha stanriha@gmail.com

Standa is an acclaimed Czecho-Canadian artist who draws inspiration from life’s dilemmas, emotions, and adaptations. His captivating artworks grace private collections across the USA, Canada, France, Portugal, Netherlands, UK, Japan, Austria, Italy, and Czechia, as well as embellish the walls and glass of numerous resorts worldwide.

Having held nine solo exhibitions and participated in over thirty group exhibitions, Standa’s artistic prowess has garnered recognition. His work has been published in five art books and magazines. Notably, he has been honored with the Certificate of Artistic Achievement at the Luxemburg Art Prize 2022, the Award of Artistic Excellence by the Circle Art Foundation in 2022, and received the 57th International Artavita Finalist Certificate in 2023.

Audition Mixed media 32 x 19.75 in.

STANISLAV RIHA (STANDA)

www.saatchiart.com/StandaRiha stanriha@gmail.com

To connect with Standa or view his captivating creations, you can reach him by email or visit his Instagram profile at https://www.instagram.com/ stanriha/. Additionally, his artwork can be found in the permanent gallery of Atelier Natalia Gromicho in Portugal (https://www.ateliernataliagromicho.com/ goldenmembers) and on Saatchi Art’s website for the UK (http://www.saatchiart.com/Standa-Riha).

Standa’s artistic influences encompass renowned figures such as Hieronymus Bosch, Picasso, Dali, Wright, and Gehry. In terms of education, he attended the Open School of Painting and Drawing from 1961 to 1964 and pursued private studies of applied art and design between 1967 and 1969. Later, from 1979 to 1981, he delved into classical hand drawing and architectural design under the guidance of MgA Milos Saska in Prague, Czechia.

Swan Lake Mixed media 32 x 19.75 in.

MARC ARONSON

http://marc-aronson.squarespace.com marcaronson1@gmail.com

Marc Aronson, born in Seattle, Washington, currently resides in Olga, Washington. He pursued art studies at Western Washington University and holds an MA and DA from New York University. With numerous solo exhibits across the USA, notably at the renowned OK Harris Gallery in New York’s SoHo, Aronson has also participated in group shows in Italy, Argentina, the UK, the USA, Spain, and Korea. Notably, his works were featured at the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art in Ridgefield, CT. Aronson’s artwork is coveted by private, public, and corporate collections worldwide, including WarnerMedia.

The Dawn of Awakening Oil, iridescent, and metallic pigments on canvas 46.25 x 57 in.

ARTHI ARUMUGAM

sachinbala1046.wixsite.com/ arthiarumugam

sachinbala1046@gmail.com

Arthi Arumugam, born in India and currently residing in Richardson, TX, possesses an extraordinary talent for various art mediums, earning her national recognition. With a lifelong fascination for the arts, her designs draw inspiration from even the smallest and seemingly insignificant aspects of life. Arthi’s artwork has graced prestigious national venues such as the National Society of Artist and Art Center Corpus Christi Receptions. Recent international awards have further propelled her to achieve national acclaim and secure membership in esteemed organizations like the Prestigious Pastel Society and Portrait Society of America.

Arthi’s passion for teaching led her to conduct workshops in Indian villages, despite the limited financial gains. The joy of sharing her knowledge brought her immense satisfaction and motivated students to pursue their dreams. She is an accomplished portrait artist, renowned for her expertise in wildlife, still life, and modern art. In the future, Arthi aspires to undertake art projects that raise awareness about wildlife and climate change, captivating viewers with her magical pastel eye drawings.

Father and Son Bonding Color Pencil 14 x 11 in.

ELAINE ASHBURN

elaineashburnart.com

elaine.ashburn@gmail.com

Elaine Ashburn, born in New York City, currently resides in Westchester County, New York. She pursued art studies at New York City College of Technology, FIT, and the School of Visual Arts, all located in New York City. Notably, she has participated in 15 group exhibitions across the United States, Italy, Spain, the UK, Athens, Greece, Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris. Her significant inclusion was in the Galeria Azur show during Art Basel week 2022 in Miami, FL. Ashburn’s achievements include being inducted into Influx Gallery’s Best of 2022 Hall of Fame and being a finalist for Artavita Artist of the Year in 2022.

Welcome to Luna Park AI enhanced Digital Découpage 20 x 15 in.

SYLVIA AUDET

http://sylviaaudet-artistepeintre.com

sylvia.audet2hotmail.com

Sylvia was born in Lac-Mégantic, (Quebec, Canada). She lived her childhood surrounded by landscapes of water and mountains. Thus, from an early age, this passion for Art was expressed through a vast artistic production that was based on studies at the school of Beaux-Arts in Montréal (UQAM). She has also practiced various techniques while devoting her career to teaching at all levels. After having taught pedagogy at the Faculty of Visual Arts of Laval University, Sylvia now devotes herself full-time to the expression of her art through painting.

Tumulte Printanier Acrylic on canvas24 x 26 in.

VERONIQUE AVRIL

sites-google.com/view/french-stylehelene alberthelene03@gmail.com

SYLVIA BANDYKE

facebook.com/bandykephotocollage/ sylviabandyke@hotmail.com

Sylvia Bandyke was born in Detroit, MI, USA, and currently resides in Royal Oak, MI, USA. While she pursued art classes in college, she is primarily a selftaught photographer. Her talent and dedication have led her to be juried into over 100 group exhibitions across 22 states, as well as gaining acceptance into various online international exhibitions. Sylvia has received numerous awards for her artistic accomplishments. Additionally, she is an esteemed member of the Artists’ Society of Dearborn, Detroit Artists Market, Northville Art House, and Three Cities Art Club in the metropolitan Detroit area.

CA Cool – Old California Beach House #1 Digital photograph 12 x 12 in. (unframed)

DEBORAH BERGREN

deborah-bergren.pixels.com

dbergren50@gmail.com

Deborah L Bergren, a self-taught artist from Michigan, has achieved remarkable success in her artistic journey. Her work has been featured in prestigious shows, earning her multiple awards and recognition. Deborah’s art has captivated audiences across different states, attracting commissions and purchases from art enthusiasts.

Beyond her artistic pursuits, Deborah actively contributes to the art community through her memberships in respected organizations. She is a member of Grand Valley Artists, Lowell Arts, American Impressionist Society, and National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society. These affiliations highlight her dedication to her craft and her commitment to fostering artistic connections and growth.

Not Where I Belong Acrylic on canvas 18 x 20 in.

MARCIO BRAVO

Marcio Bravo @ Artavita marciobravo@marciobravo.com.br

Lyric City Painting 100 x 100 cm

MARCIO BRAVO

Delirium Flight Painting 60 x 44 cm

Marcio Bravo @ Artavita marciobravo@marciobravo.com.br

MARCIO BRAVO

Melodics of Time Painting 135 x 93 cm

Marcio Bravo @ Artavita marciobravo@marciobravo.com.br

GUNNY BRØRBY

Life Uncensored Acrylic on canvas 80 x 80 cm

Black Rose Oil on canvas 24 x 30 cm

CHIARA LAURA CASCO

chiaracasco@yahoo.it

CHIARA LAURA CASCO

chiaracasco@yahoo.it

Elevation Digital art 25 x 35 cm

VIVIEN CHAN

Vivien Chan, born on November 27, 1964, in Hong Kong, now resides in the United Kingdom. She pursued her art studies at the Artlier 47 art school in Hong Kong. Chan has been recognized with two awards, one in Hong Kong and another in Milan. Her artwork has been exhibited at notable events such as the London New Artist exhibition and the Tokyo Tower Art Fair.

Sweat Oil and mirror glass on canvas 36 x 36 in.

As above so below Acrylic and Cling wrap on canvas 36 x 36 in.

Chetaille@Artavita

Artemisia Et Judith #Metoo

PHYLLIS CHUA

instagram.com/phyllis.chua/ phyllisch0802@gmail.com

“I’m Phyllis Chua, born in August 1980 in Perak, Malaysia, and settled down in Taipei, Taiwan. I’m an artist and a surface pattern designer. I graduated from the Department of Anthropology, National Taiwan University. My works have participated in joint exhibitions in Taiwan, Shanghai, London, Paris, and Switzerland. Among them, I have held 6 solo exhibitions in Taiwan, participated in 6 international joint exhibitions, and showcased my work in 3 international commercial exhibitions. Additionally, I am an artist whose works are authorized.”

Secret Garden Watercolor, technical pen, textile collage 35 x 26 cm

GREGORY CLIFF

Greg Cliffe, born in Sydney, Australia in 1956, resides in The City of Blue Mountains, New South Wales. He initially studied art at The National Art School and Alexander Mackie CAE, focusing on sculpture, design, and post-studio arts. Greg received recognition for his work, winning the Royal Agricultural Society Sculpture Prize in 1979.

During the late 80s, Greg shifted his practice to painting and participated in group exhibitions, earning the Painting section prize at The Blue Mountains Arts Council Awards. He further pursued a Masters of Arts [Creative Arts] from 1999 to 2001, culminating in a major show at The Tin Sheds Gallery He received accolades, such as being a finalist in the Fisher’s Ghost Art Prize in 2001.

Greg’s interests expanded to exploring group behavior and thinking patterns. His work was featured in various exhibitions, including “Groupthink” at Lost Bear Gallery in 2016. He continued exhibiting regularly online and with The Blue Mountains Artists Network, participating in shows like The Brunswick Small Art Award and being recognized in competitions like the Lethbridge Art Prize and Maritime Art Prize.

Greg’s work has been published in several publications, and he has been an active member of artistic associations throughout his career.

Lady Emmy Lou’s Investiture Oil on canvas 91 x 122 cm

WENDY COHEN

Iridescent Pink Frosting Acrylic, gouache markers on wood panel board, framed 30 x 30 cm

JEAN YVES CRISPO

https://jean-yves-crispo.pixels.com

jycrispo@hotmail.com

Tatanka

DAN CIVA

“My ideas and inspiration come from a fascination with scientific experiments and innovative modes of thinking, both present and future. Through my oil paintings and drawings, executed in a realistic style, I explore the concept of transgenic manipulation involving human beings and animals. These artworks serve as portrait examples, reflecting a hypothetical and imaginative projection of the advancements we witness today. Although currently speculative, they depict a plausible and realistic possibility that may manifest in the future.”

When Human Brain Causes Animal Pain Oil on canvas 80 x 100 cm

GLENN W DAVIS

https://glennwdavis.com davis.w.glenn@gmail.com

Hollow Budda and Jesus Watercolor on paper 28 x 36 cm

ELISABETTA DE MARIA

www.elisabettademariaartist.com

elidemaria67@tiscali.it

Elisabetta De Maria was born in Genova, Italy, in 1967 and currently lives in Salento (Puglia). She studied with Italian and Spanish teachers. The artist takes courses in person and online internationally. She has many personal exhibitions to her credit held throughout Italy including the Design Expo in Milan and has received many awards and prizes.

Crazy Cat Pastel 30 x 45 cm

F. BRUCE DEAN

www.brucedeanart.com fbruced@gmail.com

Bruce was born in Los Angeles, California in 1948. He currently lives at the Brewery Artist’s Lofts in Los Angeles. He earned his MFA degree from Otis Art Institute in 1974. Bruce has had 21 solo exhibitions and has participated in over 50 group exhibitions throughout the United States, including LACMA and Marin MOCA. He is represented in multiple private collections, most notably Banque Nationale de Paris, in Paris, France, and The American Trade Center in Moscow. His work includes projects funded by grants from the US Department of Education and the Foundation for Global Community.

Cumulus Effect Oil on Birch Panel 36 x 36 in.

JULIE DENONCOURT

www.juliedenoncourt.ca

juliedenoncourt@hotmail.com

Born in 1974 in Drummondville, Canada, Julie now resides in Gatineau, CA. With a background in Arts from Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, she initially worked as a school teacher before dedicating nearly 15 years to teaching acrylic painting. Over time, she has explored and mastered various mediums including stained glass, mosaic, and tufted rugs. Currently, her focus lies in acrylic painting. Julie’s artwork was exhibited at Galerie Old Chelsea in 2023 and has received multiple bronze, silver, and gold awards from Camelback Gallery in 2021-2022.

Butterfly Soup Acrylic on canvas 18 x 24 in.

DONELLI J. DIMARIA

https://donelli-dimaria.pixels.com

cinder48@msn.com

Dances with Death #2 Oil on canvas 24 x 48 in.

FRANCINE DUNCAN

A lifelong Pennsylvania, USA resident, Francine Duncan was born and raised in Philadelphia, graduated from Drexel University, and now resides in Lancaster County. She has worked extensively as an artist, designer, entrepreneur, program and project manager throughout the Greater Philadephia region. Fran founded and ran a graphic arts and printing business during which time she created illustrations and logos for many local businesses and organizations. During the course of her career, she also continued pursuing her love of drawing and designing, and has won design awards, been a featured member of the Graphic Artists Guild, had artwork juried as distinguished and later was a semi-finalist in two Engage art contests. As a concept artist, she partnered with her mother, an artist and fashion designer, leading to the founding of their game development company, FarVision Studios LLC In addition to producing gaming art and managing FarVision, Fran is creating a portfolio of original drawings and paintings.

Temple Dogs

Watercolor on illustration board 11 x 8 in.

Francine Duncan @ Artavita franjduncan@gmail.com

JAMES ELLISON

Standing in Awe Painting 30 x 15 in.

James Ellison @ Artavita

Eric Hubbes (b. 1998, London, UK) is a GermanFrench artist living in Cologne, Ehrenfeld. Eric spent his youth in Frankfurt am Main and Cologne. After graduating high school, he first studied geosciences and mathematics for a few semesters, but his passion for art took over and he enrolled to the Utrecht School of the Arts for three successful semesters before deciding to work in a self-taught fashion. Hubbes had solo exhibitions in Germany and 35 group participations in France (Carrousel du Louvre), Belgium (art3f), Italy, Spain, the USA (ArtExpo New York, Spectrum Miami ), England, and the Netherlands. He is an awarded artist.

The Wolf Acrylic, charcoal and edding on Acrylpaper - framed 160 x 150 cm

Orchid I Acrylic and mixed media 60 x 80 cm

GAYLE FAULKNER

https://gaylefaulknerfineart.com

creationsbygaylefaulkner@gmail.com

Spring Stroll Acrylic on canvas 24 x 24 in.

GABRIELL

Gabriell was born in 1956 in St-Elzear, Canada and lives in Terrebonne, Canada. A self-taught artist, he has had 25 solo exhibitions in Canada and 150 group participations in Europe, Canada, the USA, including the Biennal of Florence in Italy. His works belong to private and public collections in many countries and he is an awarded artist. In the last ten years, Gabriell has received over 100 awards.

Timeless Travel Oil on canvas 24 x 36 in.

The Search for Self Oil on canvas 48 x 24 in.

Once Upon A Time Oil on canvas 40 x 36 in.

GINGER SANDELL

https://www.gingerannesandell.com

gsandellartist@gmail.com

ANNE GRO STAREFOSS GREVE

www.annegrogreve.com agsg@kolderup.no

Anne Gro Starefoss Greve (b. 1955) is a Norwegian painter. From her atelier in Bergen, she interprets her native region’s fjords, mountains and inhabitants in acrylic paint on canvas, pastel chalk and watercolour. Starefoss Greve’s works have been exhibited in several European countries. She continues to explore visual expressions of relationships between humans and nature.

Scouting Herons Acrylic on canvas 70 x 120 cm

KATHLEEN GROSS

https://www.kathleengross.com

studiokg@sbcglobal.net

Hillside, Positano 36 x 48 in.

ARISTI HADJISAVVA

Aristi Hadjisavva was born in Paphos, Cyprus, where she lives and works. She is a self-taught artist. Her main themes are the human figure, portraits and abstracts with intense colors. She has participated in 32 group exhibitions, three of them in London, where her work ‘’A Man’s Moment’’ was voted by the public as one of the top 12 artworks at The Salon Des Refusees Summer Exhibition 2017. Aristi has had three shows in Italy, one in Zurich at THE SWISSARTEXPO, one in Greece, one in the ARTEXPO NEW YORK, and the rest in Cyprus. Aristi is an awarded artist; her works are in private collections in Cyprus and abroad, and appeared in the Cyprus press, on several websites and international magazines.

Portrait Acrylic 100 x 120 cm

The Sidewinder 60 x 48 in.

LUCIA HEUMANN

lucia-heumann.com

lucia.heumann@web.de

Lucia Heumann is a young Geran photographer born in 2006. Already making a name for herself in the international scene, she received her first analog camera at the age of 12. Her work is not just a reflection of the physical world, but an emotional canvas that tells a story with every shot. Lucia’s work is nothing short of impressive, with each photograph being a perfect blend of light, composition and the human soul. Lucia’s success at such a young age is truly remarkable. Her work is a testament to her talent, dedication, and hard work.

One Moment In Time I Photography 50 x 75 cm

LORETA HUME

www.loretahume.com

loreta.hume@icloud.com

Loreta Hume, born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1951, calls both Toronto and Brigus, Newfoundland her home. She studied art at Western Tech in Toronto and has showcased her artwork in galleries located in both Toronto and Brigus. Her impressive body of work can be found in private and public collections. Loreta is recognized and celebrated as an awarded artist and proudly holds a membership with the Ontario Society of Artists (OSA).

Cusco Bloor Door Oil on canvas 36 x 36 in.

CARINA IMBROGNO

caimbrogno.wixsite.com/mysite caimbrogno@yahoo.com

“I’m a self-taught disabled award-winning artist and illustrator. I was born with a rare genetic disorder called Elhers Danlos Syndrome which caused my spine to collapse twice and many other complications. I began my art in 2015 at the age of 40 after a neardeath experience. I was inspired to become an artist by a child prodigy Akiane Kramarik who started painting at the age of four. I began creating realistic drawings and paintings. I found that I can work in many mediums, but my medium of choice has become pastels. When the pandemic started in 2020, I began doing my art full-time and have since created over 85 pastels. I enjoy depicting people, children, pets, wildlife, landscapes, nature, still lives and botanicals. My inability to ever have children of my own draws me to depict them. I enjoy depicting the beauty of nature and everything in it. I view my art as form of therapy.”

Fiore di Primavera Pastel 12 x 25 in.

FRAN JOHNSON

Fran Johnson, (b. 1948, United States) lives in Warrenville, Illinois. Her work appears in the art catalogues at Xanadu Gallery and Pinetop Galleries, Scottsdale, Arizona. Fran was a featured artist in Spotlight Contemporary Art Magazine 33 through Circle Foundation for the Arts (April 2023).

Modern Swirl Oil 24 x 36 in.

BERBEL LÄTT

Berbel Lätt was born in Tallinn, Estonia and studied art at the Estonian Academy of Arts. Berbel has had five solo shows and participated in size group shows in Estonia and the UK. Her works are in private and public collections and she is an awarded artist.

Dog named BEARCUB Oil 24 x 30 cm

Chakrameter Mixed media 12 x 16 x 3 in

CLAUDIA LÜTHI ABDELGHAFAR ALIAS

Claudia Lüthi alias Abdelghafar, was born in Zurich, Switzerland, and currently resides and works in Niederwil. She pursued her art education at the New Art School in Zurich from 2001 to 2004. In 2021, she furthered her studies through online courses at the Old Masters Academy and the Drawing Academy in London. With an impressive exhibition history, Claudia has held 12 solo exhibitions in Switzerland and Portugal, along with participating in 15 group exhibitions in the USA, Germany, Switzerland, and Portugal. Her artistic style seamlessly blends contemporary and classic elements. Notably, Claudia utilizes the rare technique of oil color on velvet, exemplified in her artwork titled “Pandabear.”

Pandabear Oil on velvet 50 x 60 cm

https://kunst-grafik.ch kunst-grafik@bluewin.ch

Heaven on Earth Watercolor on paper 60 x 110 cm

Glimpse of Glory Watercolor on paper 40 x 60 cm

MARCELLE MANSOUR

www.marcellemansour.com.au info@marcellemansour.com.au

Marcelle Mansour is an international multi-awardwinning Australian multidisciplinary visual artist, bilingual writer, poet, journalist contributor and Peace Ambassador. She received two Masters of Fine Arts and Studio Arts from the University of Sydney and previously a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Egypt. She has exhibited nationally and internationally in Biennales and major exhibitions in the world’s prestigious galleries. Marcelle shows versatility in her work that embraces several styles in traditional, digital and light mediums which balance traditional insight with contemporary formulation. Her figurative digital painting is dominated by beauty and thoughts that explore the world of knowledge and wisdom of human psychology and perception.

Abundance Digital painting 60 x 80 cm

SANDA MANUILA

www.sandamanuila.artspan.com sandaman@att.net

Born in Geneva, Switzerland of Romanian political refugees, Sanda Manuila experienced expatriation and isolation at a very early age. As a young adult, she moved to Northern California, where she is currently living. Over the years, Manuila has learned how to become a citizen of the world, a status she also gained by studying art over many years and in different locations. Sanda studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Bordeaux, France, Atelier Bessil in Montpellier, France, and at the Cornish Institute of the Arts in Seattle, WA. More recently she has traveled to Italy to study at the Angel Academy in Florence and in Rome Artworks in Rome. Additionally she participated in an Artist Residency with Dacia Gallery in NYC and in Sibiu, Romania.

The Fear of the Other Oil on canvas 20 x 24 in.

SANDA MANUILA

Manuila has participated in many group exhibits, among which at the Napa Valley Museum in Yountville, CA, the Marin Moca in Novato, CA, Art Works Downtown in San Rafael, CA, the Southern Nevada Museum of Modern Art in Las Vegas, NV, Dacia Gallery and First St. Gallery in NYC, as well as Arc Gallery and Tides Converge Gallery in San Francisco, CA., The Grand Theatre Center for the Arts in Tracy, CA., and The De Young Museum in San Francisco, CA. Manuila has also shown her work on virtual galleries, Artavita.com and Teravarna among others. She has won many awards.

The Vigil Oil on canvas 24 x 14 in.

TIMOTHY MARTIN

Timothy Martin, born in 1948 in Queens, New York, is a classically trained painter who first gained widespread recognition when he was selected by Tiffany & Company to display work in its Fifth Avenue flagship. Timothy Martin paintings have been commissioned by the global luxury fashion house, Hermès; were mounted in a one-man show at the Mona Bismarck Foundation in Paris; and were exhibited twice at the renowned Philadelphia Flower by special invitation among other notable exhibitions. Martin was also commissioned by the venerable Steinway & Sons to paint an actual one-of-a-kind baby grand piano, the first artist in nearly 70 years to be commissioned to do so. He is collected by patrons in the US, Europe and the Middle East.

Back to Bountiful Gouache 29 x 36 in.

Civilization in Silver - Tyhrrenian Oil 26 x 30 in.

JOAN MEADE

Joan, originally from Schenectady, NY, has led a diverse life, residing in Tunisia, Kuwait, and various states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Currently based in Chapel Hill, NC, she has been a lifelong painter, initially working with oils before discovering acrylics in the 1970s. Joan pursued art and architecture studies at Cornell University and furthered her art education at Colorado College. Her exhibitions began in Tunis, Tunisia, and Washington, DC, and have since expanded to museums and galleries across the Southeast and New Mexico. Notably, three of her works were showcased at Art Expo NY in Manhattan in Oct 2021. With an extensive exhibition history, Joan has had 30 solo exhibitions in the Southeastern US and participated in numerous juried international, national, and regional shows. She served as an Artist in Residence at Acadia National Park in Maine in July 2011 and her artwork can be found in private and public collections across the US, Canada, and abroad.

Rock, Water, Bird Sculptural acrylics 24 x 18 in.

KATHIE MILLER

Snow Leopard Portrait Pastel 10 x 9 in

HAYLEY MILLSDENNISON

hayleymillsdennisonart.com

hmdart@outlook.com

“When creating art there is no such thing as perfection, art is captivating, an illusion, drawing the eye and mind to question the image.”

Hayley Mills-Dennison is a British artist and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Working primarily with oils she has a large following of collectors of her work in the UK and worldwide.

Freedom Oil on canvas 36 x 48 in.

SKOTTIE O’MAHONY

https://www.gillparker.com bronze@gillparker.co.uk

Brewers Horse Sculpture 104 x 120 cm

DAVID PEREA

https://david-perea.pixels.com

davidpereak@gmail.com

David Perea was born in Peru. Having lived in and traveled throughout many countries, David considers himself a citizen of the world. He is now a Californiabased internationally awarded artist and poet, and his artwork has evolved into visionary dimensions that challenge impressions and perceptions of ourselves and of our planet. David has published several multilingual books and ebooks of mixed media, art photography and poetry. He studied at SFSU and Breda University in the NL. David has published several multilingual books and ebooks of mixed media, art photography and poetry. His work has been included in the Photography Fashion Collection at the Fifth Annual Exposure Award 2015, presented at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. David has been covered in many press stories and has been featured on “Important World Artists Vol I” , Big Screen Plaza NYC by Kimpton Hotels NY, Haute Living Magazine, Artslant, ArtPeople, Where Magazine San Francisco, The Huffington Post, Legally Vogue, NY Arts Magazine.

Maiden of Paris, Reflected Reality Photograph 38 x 60 in.

MICHAEL POTTS (MYQ)

https://myq-art.com/ mrpvisionaries@gmail.com

Mike was born in Pennsylvania and currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona. He has no formal training over a week-long workshop in France in 2015. He has had one solo exhibition in the US and countless group participations in the US, UK, and Spain. He is an internationally awarded artist. He spends his time working as a nuclear medicine technologist and is a dad to five cats.

Rebirth Photograph 11 x 14 in.

MICHAEL POTTS (MYQ)

https://myq-art.com/ mrpvisionaries@gmail.com

Reflection Photograph 11 x 14 in.

CHER PRUYS

Canadian Cher Pruys specializes in small acrylic hyperrealism works. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, her early years were spent with a pencil in one hand and a little Kodak camera in the other, driven by artistic expression.

Cher Pruys is completely self-taught, so trial and error have played a huge role in her development. Her remarkable work has received accolades in 278 International exhibitions, garnishing an astonishing 333 awards. Pruy’s pieces have graced the covers of 3 books, 32 magazines, including The Best Of Acrylic Fall 2021, cover of the May Arabella Magazine, and the latest cover #20 Hyperrealism magazine. The busy artist has been featured in over 200 International publications and her works can be found in innumerable private and commercial collections worldwide.

Rescue Me Acrylic on 300LB Hot Press 11 x 8.6 in.

ROLAND REINERT

www.rolandreinert.ch roreinert@bluewin.ch

Roland Reinert was born in 1951 and lives and works in Zurich, Switzerland. He has had national and international exhibitions including in Italy, France, Denmark, and Austria. An awarded artist he mainly in oil and acrylic on canvas.

The Journey Acrylic on canvas 60 x 50 cm

JOLANDA RICHTER

www.jolanda.at

jolanda.richter@gmx.at

Jolanda Richter was born in 1971 in the Netherlands and lives in Lower Austria, Austria. She studied art at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, Austria. She has had eighty solo exhibitions in Austria, Germany, France, and Poland and 110 group participations in Austria, Germany, USA, France, Poland, Italy, UK, Netherlands, and Denmark. Her works belong to private and public collections in many countries. She is an awarded artist.

All in One Oil and egg tempera on canvas 100 x 100 cm

RAMÓN RIVAS

ramonrivas-rivismo.blogspot.com

ramonrivas2012@yahoo.es

Ramón Rivas, born in the lands of Don Quixote in Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, is a distinguished artist known for his unique style called Rivismo. His artistic journey has been shaped by his diverse professional experiences in Castilla-La Mancha and Madrid. Ramón’s creativity thrives on being different and seeking artistic proposals that surprise and captivate viewers. He applies his vivid imagination to craft innovative works that interact with the audience, showcasing precision, density, and captivating depth in his imagery.

The Protector Mixed media-Rivismo 180 x 195 cm

RAMÓN RIVAS

ramonrivas-rivismo.blogspot.com

ramonrivas2012@yahoo.es

Renowned art professionals have recognized the exceptional originality and aesthetic appeal of Ramón’s works. His talent has been acknowledged through individual and collective exhibitions held in various countries, including Spain, China, South Korea, Italy, Denmark, France, and the United States. He has actively participated in Art Fairs in the United States and has his art proudly displayed in museums across Spain, Denmark, and South Korea. Ramón’s artistic contributions have also been featured in numerous art books and magazines, solidifying his presence in the art world. Furthermore, his exceptional talent has been honored with prestigious international awards, further cementing his reputation as a distinguished artist.

Art Explosion at Expo V Mixed media-Rivismo 180 x 195 cm

STEFFI RODIGAS

Steffi Rodigas, a resident of Coburg in the heart of Germany and originally from Thuringia, has embarked on a transformative artistic journey. After years of pursuing various professions and raising three children, she bravely broke away from convention and left her secure job to pursue her artistic passions. Since 2018, Steffi has been expressing her deepest feelings, thoughts, and ideas through her art and music as a freelance artist.

In Steffi’s artistic creations, a profound connection to nature, animals, and a meticulous attention to detail can be felt and seen. She skillfully works with acrylic, oil, and watercolor paints, employing her unique artistic technique called “ART in ART,” which combines realistic painting with abstraction. This innovative approach involves hundreds of small acrylic artworks on paper coming together to form a cohesive whole.

Mount Talbot (NZ) Oil on canvas 100 x 70 cm

STEFFI RODIGAS

With her affinity for three-dimensionality, Steffi has also crafted numerous sculptures using building insulation material. As an artist, she is committed to using her creativity to express her emotions and voice her opinions on pressing global issues such as climate change, ocean pollution, and animal welfare.

Steffi Rodigas has exhibited her work extensively in Germany, including seven solo exhibitions and numerous collective exhibitions. Her art has also reached international audiences in Italy, Great Britain, Spain, France, Luxembourg, Argentina, Turkey, Japan, and the USA. Steffi’s talent has been recognized through multiple awards and distinctions, and her works have been featured in various books, magazines, and esteemed private and public collections worldwide.

Wolf

Hundreds of small artworks (acrylic on paper) united to form a whole. 75 x 75 cm

Ibex

Sculpture 64 x 50 x 23 cm

Brooklyn Bridge Watercolor on paper 55 x 40 cm

NATALIA ROSE

https://natalia-rose.dk mailnatalia.dk@gmail.com

Natalia Rose is a Danish artist best known for her semi-abstract works which feature pictographlike symbols painting with broad and heavy brushstrokes. The artist raises questions about the nature of communication and the way in which one can express abstract and conceptual ideas through colour and iconographic markings. For example, in her painting “I” (2016), the artist uses only essential strokes to spell out his name and create patterns of letters across the canvas. Born in 1953 in Stavropol, Russia, she studied at the Moscow State University and later at the University of Copenhagen. In 2014 the artist held her first exhibition in Copenhagen and since in New York, Paris, Amsterdam, Sankt Petersburg and London. Today, her works are held in private collections across the world - in the USA, Canada, Spain, Sweden and Denmark among others. Natalia Rose lives and works in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Harbinger of the Storm, 2021 Acrylic on Linen 160 x 120 x 2 cm

https://laurismithcreatures.com

lauri@laurismithcreatures.com

Gloria’s Nightly Dance Sculpture 110 x 80 x 110 cm

VASILE STEFANOIU

stefanoiuvasile.wordpress.com vasilestefanoiu09@gmail.com

Vasile Stefanoiu was born in 1947 and lives in place Buzau, Romania. He has taken several art classes but is primarily self-taught. Vasile has shown work at the Florence Biennale 2021 and 2023 and had four solo shows online on ARTUpCLOSE - USA (https:// www.artupclose.com/vasile-stefanoiu), Teravarna in Los Angeles, Toronto, Canada and France (Artsper Gallery). Stefanoiu has shown work in Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Canada, the USA, England and Switzerland. He received the international Leonardo Da Vinci prize, Milan Italy, and Artist of the Year 2022 distinction by Artavita in Santa Barbara, California. He is a member of the Sculpture Network in Europe.

Icarus - The Dream of Freedom Mixed media 101 x 74 x 37 cm

Nightingale Photograph

Grand Lady Digital art

DALE M SUMNER

Dale M Sumner @ Artavita

dalemsumner@gmail.com

Dale M Sumner, a self-taught artist known as ‘Faces of Humanity,’ resides in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. Specializing in life-size 3-D Mixed Media artwork, he has gained recognition for his unique pieces exhibited at the East Tennessee Historical Museum and Gatlinburg, TN. Despite the pandemic, he embraced online exhibitions, winning awards in Europe, New York, and LA. Dale prefers in-person exhibitions, particularly through the Redwood Art Group, showcasing primarily in Santa Fe, NM, and recently in Dallas, TX. Don’t miss his upcoming exhibition on July 14-16, 2023, in Santa Fe, NM, where his captivating creations will shine.

Against ‘The Wall’ with senseless gun violence Mixed media 26 x 34 in.

JOSÉE TELLIER ARTISTE 3D

https://joseetellier.com joseetelliermail@gmail.com

Josée Tellier, a renowned Canadian 3D artist, resides in Beloeil, near Montréal. While primarily selftaught, she further developed her skills through painting classes and training with esteemed Canadian masters. Josée has an impressive exhibition history, with numerous solo and group exhibitions held in Canada, France, and Italy. Her captivating artwork can be found in collections across Canada, the USA, France, Spain, and China. Recognized for her talent, Josée has received national and international awards. She holds esteemed memberships in various art organizations and has been awarded the Gold Medal by the Académie Arts Sciences et Lettres de Paris, solidifying her reputation as a highly acclaimed artist.

Dernière calèche à Québec 3D Acrylic + glass insert on wood

THE SMOKE ARTIST

www.thesmokeartist.com info@thesmokeartist.com

Armenian born and New York based artist Mher Khachatryan’s interest is the beauty of the smoke and fire, the life and death. He escapes the limits of the real world through his art. As a youth, Mher studied in Yerevan at Art school of Hakob Kodjoyan. Mher earned his BFA in drawing and painting at the Art college of Panos Terlemezyan, and MFA at the Academy Of Fine Arts in Yerevan, Armenia. Mher has won many awards and he is an honored member of Artist’s Union of Armenia. Khachatryan’s work can be found in Armenian national gallery, the work “My Angel” is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.” Also in private collections in Armenia, Russia and in the USA. Mher’s work been exhibited in United Nation’s Headquarters on World NO Tobacco Day (May 31st) also in many galleries and art fairs like Art Expo NYC, Spectrum and SCOPE in Florida and many more.

We Are One Oil on canvas 48 x 60 in.

MELISSA TOBIA

www.melissatobiaart.com

melissa@melissatobiaart.com

Melissa Tobia was born in Manhattan, NY and currently lives in Long Island, NY. She studied art at School of Visual Arts and the Art Students League of NY. She is an expressive artist who enjoys painting and drawing vivid flowers and portraits with a lot of texture in her work.

Apologetic Colored pencil on mixed media paper 12 x 24 in.

ISTVÁN VÁGÓ

ISTVÁN VÁGÓ

DENNIS WHALEN

www.denniswhalen.com

Dennis Whalen was born in 1957 in St Louis Missouri and is now an Australian citizen, living on the central coast of NSW Australia. He studied art in Yokohama, Japan. An award-winning painter, he is a still-life artist with numerous solo and group shows and various publications. Dennis has works in private and commercial collections in the USA, Australia, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Japan and Thailand

Porcelain and Fruit VI Oil 62 x110 cm

SUSAN ZATT

www.zattsart.com

suzatt@nyc.rr.com

INDEX

ISSUE #12

Marc Aronson, Arthi Arumugam, Elaine Ashburn, Sylvia Audet, Veronique Avril, Sylvia Bandyke, Marco Benedetti, Deborah Bergren, Marcio Bravo, Gunny Brørby, Troy Bunch, Chiara Laura Casco, Vivien Chan, Chetaille, Phyllis Chua, Gregory Cliff, Wendy Cohen, Jean Yves Crispo, Dan Civa, Glenn W Davis, Elisabetta De Maria, F. Bruce Dean, Julie

Denoncourt, Donelli J. Dimaria, Rich Disilvio, Francine Duncan, James Ellison, Eric Hubbes, Gayle Faulkner, Richard Ferguson, Gabriell, Ginger Sandell, Anne Gro Starefoss Greve, Kathleen Gross, Aristi Hadjisavva, Kurt Hanss, Lucia

Heumann, Loreta Hume, Carina Imbrogno, Fran Johnson, Berbel Lätt, Vicki Leon, Claudia Lüthi Alias Abdelghafar, Dr. Georgina Macken, Marcelle Mansour, Sanda Manuila, Timothy Martin, Joan Meade, Kathie Miller, Hayley Mills- Dennison, Skottie O’mahony, Gill Parker, David Perea, Michael Potts, Cher Pruys, Roland Reinert, Jolanda Richter, Stanislav Riha (Standa), Ramón Rivas, Steffi Rodigas, Natalia Rose, Alain Rouschmeyer, Lauri Smith, Vasile Stefanoiu, Kaat Stieber, Ulla Strandberg, Dale M Sumner, Josée Tellier Artiste 3d, The Smoke Artist, Carlyle Thompson, Melissa Tobia, István Vágó, Dennis Whalen, Susan Zatt

Curated by Despina Tunberg

Curated by Despina Tunberg

Marc Aronson

Arthi ElaineArumugam Ashburn

Sylvia Audet

Veronique Avril

Sylvia Bandyke

Marco Benedetti

Deborah Bergren

Marcio Bravo

Gunny Brørby

Troy Bunch

Chiara Laura Casco

Vivien ChetailleChan

Phyllis Chua

Gregory Cliff

Wendy Cohen

Jean Yves Crispo

Dan Civa

Glenn W Davis

Elisabetta De Maria

F. Bruce Dean

Julie Denoncourt

Donelli J. DiMaria

Rich DiSilvio

Francine Duncan

James Ellison

Eric Hubbes

ISSUE #12

Kurt Hanss

Lucia Heumann

Loreta Hume

Carina Imbrogno

Fran Johnson

Berbel Lätt

Vicki Leon

Claudia Lüthi alias Abdelghafar

Dr. Georgina Macken

Marcelle Mansour

Sanda Manuila

Timothy Martin

Joan Meade

Kathie Miller

Hayley Mills-Dennison

Skottie O’Mahony

Gill Parker

David Perea

Michael Potts

Cher Pruys

Roland Reinert

Jolanda Richter

Stanislav Riha (Standa)

RAMÓN RIVAS

Steffi Rodigas

Natalia Rose

Alain Rouschmeyer

Gayle

RichardFaulknerFerguson

GABRIELL

Ginger Sandell

Anne Gro Starefoss Greve

Kathleen Gross

Aristi Hadjisavva

Lauri Smith

Vasile Stefanoiu

Kaat Stieber

Ulla Strandberg

Dale M Sumner

Josée Tellier Artiste 3D

The Smoke Artist

Carlyle Thompson

Melissa Tobia

István DennisVágóWhalen

Susan Zatt

Cover Image

Marco Benedetti Hannya

www.marcobenedetti.ch